Kōrero for Change | Political and Democratic Processes
About event organiser
Access Matters Aotearoa Trust (AMA) leads a social change campaign in Aotearoa New Zealand advocating for all areas of public life to be accessible to everyone, regardless of access needs.
Event information
About the event
For more information and to register, visit the event page.
Access Matters Aotearoa (AMA) is facilitating courageous conversations about ableism in key areas of life where individuals in Aotearoa New Zealand face disabling experiences.
This Kōrero for Change focuses on Political and Democratic Processes. AMA recognise the importance of examining how disabled people experience participation in democracy - from enrolling and voting to accessing political information and engaging in public decision-making.
This kōrero will explore how to strengthen political and democratic processes in Aotearoa to be inclusive, equitable, and representative of everyone.
For all queries, contact the organiser at info@accessmatters.org.nz.
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